Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She describes how she follows the procedures she has put in place. The childminder knows when and how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. n Parents describe their great satisfaction for the care and attention the childminder provides. They value the support and the variety of activities and experiences children have with the childminder. Many children remain in the childminder's care for several years and are treated as 'one of the family'. n The childminder gathers feedback she receives from parents, teachers and children. Children help to plan menus and give ideas for activities and games they would like to play together, and with the childminder. Older children describe their favourite activities and recall exciting events, such as Christmas parties. n Older children describe how they help the youngest children. They understand it

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is important to set good examples of how to behave. They are kind and considerate to each other. While they eat their snacks and meals, children hold conversations with the childminder about their day and their feelings. n The childminder recognises the importance to reduce and remove risks and hazards. She sets clear rules for children to follow while they walk to and from school, which slightly older children confidently explain and follow. n Parents give the childminder and school staff permission to share information about children's learning and well-being. Three-way communication methods include notes written in notebooks that younger children carry in their school bags. n The childminder maintains her professional development. For example, she completes online training courses to help update and expand her knowledge and understanding of child protection.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476160 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10075837 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Berkhamsted. She operates before and after school, term time only. The childminder provides care from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members living in the house. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures, policies and self-evaluation of the quality of care. n The inspector accompanied the childminder to a local school to collect children from years one to six. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder. n The inspector read letters and emails provided for her by parents. The inspector took their views into consideration.

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28 November 2019 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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28 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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